Project Manager Cost Estimator Data Centers

Project Manager Cost Estimator Data Centers

Advanced experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance. Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match. Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment. Sick Time: 40 hours per year (increased to 69 hours per year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance. Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28–30 weeks.

Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks. Holidays: 13 paid days per year.

Preferred work locations:
Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
Atlanta, GA, USA;
Austin, TX, USA;
Kirkland, WA, USA;
New York, NY, USA;
San Francisco, CA, USA.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, a related technical/financial field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program management.
• 5 years of experience in data center program management, construction estimation, or design for cost.
• 3 years of experience working with financial controls, data center infrastructure, or technical projects.
• 2 years of experience managing estimation workflows, analyzing trade package pricing, or utilizing cost management systems (e.g., e-Builder).

• Master's degree or MBA with an emphasis in a technical or financial field.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• 5 years of experience as a quantity surveyor, project controls manager, financial analyst, or construction estimator.
• Knowledge of general construction market conditions, industry trends, and cost benchmarks.
• Ability to set strategy, collaborate, and influence across multiple levels of an organization.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, capable of solving problems holistically and separately of organizational boundaries.

This role develops comprehensive cost estimates and baseline models using design documents and site test‑fits. It evaluates external developer pricing down to trade package levels and reconciles budget differences to support contract negotiations. The position partners with internal teams to build defensible budgets and accurately capture site‑specific costs for project funding approvals. Additionally, it establishes standardized estimating workflows, templates, and baseline tracking tied to key design milestones while integrating cost management systems and collaborating cross‑functionally as an estimating expert to mitigate financial risks.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $192,000 – $279,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits.

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